Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)

Anglia Ruskin University

Studying Artificial Intelligence at ARU, Meet the future head-on and help to shape the world with the science of machine learning with our BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence degree in Cambridge. Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers. Engage with real-world projects through our Live Brief assessments, set and driven by local companies such as Mathworks and Citisoft. Accredited by BCS and IET and a Cisco Network Academy for over ten years. Access online educational resources from the Intel AI Academy and Amazon AWS Educate programme, Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning and zyBooks. Access our AI lab/software packages, Microsoft Imagine Premium and VMware IT Academy.From self-driving cars to chess-playing computers, artificial intelligence (AI) has been shaping our world for some time now. With our BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence degree in Cambridge, you’ll explore the science of machine learning and develop the skills to firmly place yourself at the forefront of technological innovation.Our degree course, accredited by both BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology), will help you stand out to employers in a range of industries, both in the UK and overseas. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to register as an Incorporated Engineer and, with further study, you can become a Chartered Engineer.Our specialist facilities are perfect places to develop practical skills and get experience of working with industry-standard tools, such as VMware IT Academy and AWS. We encourage collaboration, so you’ll also learn through activities with your peers, and lectures and seminars from industry experts.During your time at ARU, you’ll also get the opportunity for a placement year in industry which will see you linked with a high-tech hub company in Cambridge, the region and beyond. You’ll build up experience working and make industry contacts to benefit your studies and enhance your long-term career prospects. During your time at ARU, you'll work on live brief assignments proposed by companies like Mathworks or Redgate and you will have 12-month access to Pluralsight professional online training courses for programmers, which is included in and guided through the Introduction to Programming module. This gives you enhanced opportunities to experience real-world professional training as part of your academic course.